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Bobbert U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.86 Clarity of Response 9.80 Politeness 9.93 Response Time(hr) 22.6 --Last 90 Days(hr) 30.2 Total Questions 540	I have nearly two decades of experience in IT, computer repair, and related fields and will attempt to provide the most solid, brand-agnostic advice when it comes time to purchase a new computer, or upgrade an existing machine. I can answer anything from the seemingly basic to the downright complicated - and will do my best to provide this information in a clear and concise manner.
Karl Zick U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.92 Clarity of Response 9.88 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 21.7 --Last 90 Days(hr) 31.2 Total Questions 173	I am very familiar with all brands of computers and computer components and the best places to purchase them. Can also provide a lot of help to the 'build your own PC' folks.

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Bobbert

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I have nearly two decades of experience in IT, computer repair, and related fields and will attempt to provide the most solid, brand-agnostic advice when it comes time to purchase a new computer, or upgrade an existing machine. I can answer anything from the seemingly basic to the downright complicated - and will do my best to provide this information in a clear and concise manner.

Karl Zick

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I am very familiar with all brands of computers and computer components and the best places to purchase them. Can also provide a lot of help to the 'build your own PC' folks.

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2011-12-13 Computers:

Hi again Ken, Yes it can. You can get a very nice slimline external CD/DVD player/burner for about $40 that hooks into a USB port. Toshiba makes a very nice one and you do not need a separate power

2011-12-10 Increase RAM*:

It's hard to say without knowing more about your system - given the age I'm guessing finding modules will be somewhat challenging, and I will guarantee you that 3GB is impossible (it likely uses SDRAM

2011-12-04 New Computer*:

Hi John, I just checked Fry's and they have a nice Lenovo (IBM) for $429 { http://www.frys.com/product/6831856?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG). That would be my first choice. Next, Dell has a nice Inspiron

2011-12-04 New Computer*:

Overall you can get what you want for the price you want, shouldn't be overly complicated. The only problem I'd forsee is the price of Office 2010 itself; the full version can run you $300. Look at OpenOffice

2011-11-20 Buying a new pc:

Hi Bryan, I like Dell also, but order it yourself on-line and do not call one of their sales people or you will wind up with a bunch of stuff you don't need. Also do not order their basic model with

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